Romantic luxury country hotel in the heart of the Cotswolds

Lords of the Manor is simply one of the finest hotels in the Cotswolds. Situated in the pretty village of Upper Slaughter, the hotel is an ideal central base to explore the surrounding villages. You'd be forgiven however if you don't set foot outside the grounds, as the attractive gardens, relaxing lounges and sumptuous food provide all that is required for the perfect luxury getaway.

Guests arriving on a Sunday will also receive a glass of Champagne each

*Please note that on a Saturday evening only the 7 course tasting menu is available in the restaurant if you choose to take your dining on that evening. The Saturday supplement includes an upgrade to the tasting menu (worth £35 pp).

Arrive in the bar for canapes at 6.45pm, 7.15pm, 7.45pm 8.15pm or 8.45pm – in all these cases sit down would be expected approximately 30 minutes after arrival at the bar.

Afternoon Tea:

12pm - 5pm Monday to Friday

3pm - 5pm Saturday and Sunday

Parking Facilities

Plenty of on site parking

Child Policy

Children under 12 are welcome. When sharing an adult room the charge is £50 per night, bed and breakfast and cots are £10. Maximum 1 child per room.

There are no rooms at the hotel that can sleep children over the age of 12 due to space and extra beds only being suitable for children.

The grounds

The hotel's 8 acres (3+ hectares) of gardens, complement the kitchen with supplies of herbs and fruit from the walled garden. The gardens are highly praised by guests, many of whom stay in the Cotswolds to explore the nearby historic houses, towns and gardens that make the area such a delight. Upper Slaughter village is in prime Cotswolds country, halfway between the two best-known Cotswold villages, Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the Wold.

Other Information

There is no lift at this property.

History of the hotel

Lords of the Manor dates back to around 1649. It was originally a much smaller house which has been added to and altered over the years. The Slaughter family (originally Sclostre meaning "a slough or muddy place"), purchased the Manor from Henry VIII. It was later occupied by Ferdinando Tracy Travell, whose portrait hangs on the first floor landing, and a coat-of-arms is incorporated into the decoration of the Drawing Room fireplace.

In 1808, the house passed to his nephew, the Reverend Francis Edward Witts. The Witts family were the first Rectors, and then Lords of Upper Slaughter. When the Reverend E. F. Witts died, he was succeeded by his son, the Reverend Canon Francis Edward Broome Witts. “Broome" is a minor corruption of “broom", the plant (Latin "planta genista") which gave its name to the Plantagenet Kings of England. They wore a sprig of broom in their helmets in battle and its association with the Witts and Upper Slaughter is commemorated in the family crest over the porch by the sprig of broom in the eagle's beak.

In 1913, F.E. Broome Witts was succeeded by his son, Major Edward Francis Broome Witts D.S.O., who served in the First World War. Throughout the Second World War, the property was occupied by the Army. During this time, the front porch was damaged by an army vehicle, evidence of which can still be seen.

In 1972, the Manor was converted into a hotel, by Major General Witts' son, Francis Witts, who still lives in Upper Slaughter. Privately managed by Francis Witts and his cousins until 1985, the hotel was then sold to James Gulliver and the Gulliver family then sold the hotel in February 1997.

The Lords of the Manor remains a privately owned hotel and has been a "second home" to the Munir family since 1997. They have continued to invest substantially in the House and Gardens during this time, restoring it to the beautiful condition you find it in today.

Dogs Policy

Dogs are very welcome in ground floor bedrooms with a daily supplement of £30.00. These rooms have a door with access directly onto the grounds.

A dog blanket, cushion, dog bowls, dog treats and bottled water are all provided for your four legged friends in the room on their arrival.